Firefighters battle Falkirk industrial estate blaze

DOZENS of firefighters spent five hours battling a blaze involving gas cylinders at an industrial estate.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Jul 2016, 12:25 BST

Updated 18th Jul 2016, 13:32 BST

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Firefighters tackle blaze in Falkirk. Picture: John Develin

The alarm was raised shortly after midnight and two crews were sent to Bankside Industrial Estate in Falkirk.

An industrial unit, containing acetylene gas cylinders, was ablaze.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said further crews were required due to the severity of Monday’s incident.

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He added: “Further crews from Denny, Bo’ness, Falkirk and Liberton attended, followed by relief crews from Crewe Toll, Stirling and Alloa due to the protracted nature of the incident.”

A total of 35 firefighters were involved and the fire was put out and site made safe by 5am.

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